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buoy |
n. bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards v. keep afloat synonyms: reference, hold up, support, sustain A buoy is a floating marker that indicates the presence of underwater hazards, channels, or places for tying up boats. When buoy is a verb, it can mean to float like a buoy, literally or figuratively. Winning an award could buoy your spirits as if you are floating with pride. |
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snag |
n. an unforeseen obstacle n. an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart “she had snags in her stockings” n. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings v. get by acting quickly and smartly “snag a bargain” v. catch on a snag “I snagged my stocking” synonyms: bulge, tear, hitch, obtain |
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fluid |
n. matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas adj. characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape adj. subject to change; variable adj. affording change (especially in social status) “Britain is not a truly fluid society” adj. smooth and unconstrained in movement adj. in cash or easily convertible to cash “liquid (or fluid) assets” synonyms: unstable, mobile, graceful, liquid |
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tidbit |
n. a small tasty bit of food synonyms: morsel, treat |
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rage |
n. a feeling of intense anger “his face turned red with rage” n. violent state of the elements “the sea hurled itself in thundering rage against the rocks” n. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal “it was all the rage that season” n. something that is desired intensely “his rage for fame destroyed him” v. behave violently, as if in a state of a great anger v. feel intense anger synonyms: fury, storm, craze, passion |
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dazzling |
adj. amazingly impressive adj. shining intensely “dazzling snow” synonyms: eye-popping, blazing, bright |
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hoax |
n. something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage v. subject to a playful joke synonyms: fraud, deceives |
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grasp |
n. understanding of the nature, meaning, quality or magnitude of something “he has a good grasp of accounting practices” v. hold firmly v. get the meaning of something synonyms: hold, grip, clutch, comprehend |
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slight |
n. a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) v. pay no attention to, disrespect adj. small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none “there's a slight chance that it will work” adj. lacking substance or significance adj. being of delicate or slender build synonyms: little, flimsy, cold shoulder, dismiss |
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jug |
n. a large bottle with a narrow mouth v. cook slowly/stew in an earthenware jug “jug the meat” v. lock up or confine, in or as in a jail synonyms: bottle, stew, incarcerate, imprison |
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fret |
n. a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch v. be agitated or irritated “don't fret over these small details” v. worry unnecessarily or excessively v. cause annoyance in v. remove soil or rock v. cause friction synonyms: worry, fuss, bother, chafe |
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solid |
adj. not soft or yielding topressure adj. having three dimensions adj. of one substance or character or color throughout “solid gold” adj. uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks “a solid line across the page” adj. financially sound “the bank is solid and will survive this attack” adj. providing abundant nourishment “good solid food” adj. of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial “work of solid scholarship” synonyms: firm, unbroken, unanimous, strong, substantial, sound |
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camouflage |
n. the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance n. device for concealment or deceit n. an outward picture or representation that misrepresents the true nature of something synonyms: disguise, cover, screen |
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blur |
n. a hazy or indistinct representation “it happened so fast it was just a blur” v. make unclear, indistinct v. make dim “The fog blurs my vision” v. make a smudge on synonyms: fuzz, smear, confuse |
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stout |
adj. having rugged physical strength; used to fatigue or hardships adj. dependable n. a garment size for a large person synonyms: sturdy, stalwart |
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wardrobe |
n. a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes n. collection of clothing belonging to one person synonyms: armoire, collection, accumulation |
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dash |
n. a quick run n. distinctive and stylish elegance “he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer” v. run or move very quickly or hastily v. hurl or thrust violently “He dashed the plate against the wall” v. destroy or break “dashed ambitions and hopes” v. add an enlivening or altering element to “blue paint dashed with white” synonyms: sprint, dart, flash, crash |
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frail |
adj. physically weak adj. easily broken, damaged or destroyed synonyms: delicate, feeble, fragile |
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medley |
n. a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources synonyms: potpourri |
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coax |
v. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering synonyms: cajole |
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balmy |
adj. mild and pleasant (weather) “balmy days and nights” synonyms: gentle, temperate |
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disguise |
n. any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity n. the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance “he is a master of disguise” n. an outward picture or representation that misrepresents the true nature of something v. make unrecognizable synonyms: dress, camouflage,mask |
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scowl |
n. a facial expression of dislike or displeasure v. frown with displeasure synonyms: glower |
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hazy |
adj. indistinct or hazy in outline adj. filled or abounding with fog or mist synonyms: blurred, fuzzy, foggy, misty, cloudy |
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variety |
n. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality n. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things “he had a variety of disorders” n. a difference that is usually pleasant “he goes to France for variety” n. a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances “variety show” synonyms: form, assortment, change |
